Cooling apparatus.



H. R. TURNER.

COOLING APPARATUS.

APPucATxoN FILED MAY 15. 1914.

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ATENT l'I HARRY ROSS TURNER, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

COOLING APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 25, 1916.

Application iled May 15, 1914. Serial No. 838,630.

To all whom t may concern.' y

Be it known that LHARRY Ross TURNER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State ofPennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inCooling Apparatus, of which the following is a specification. y

My invention relates to improvements in cooling apparatus, and refersparticularly to an apparatus for cooling beer or other beverages, and anobject of the invention is the provision of an apparatus which will beabsolutely clean, healthy and sanitary under all conditions.

Another object of my invention is the provision of an apparatus of thecharacter and for the purpose stated, which will be small and compact insize, but which will have a very large cooling area or surface, whichcan be readily taken apart for purpose of cleaning or repair, and whichcan be quickly assembled or put together.

Another' object of my invention is the provision of a cooling apparatusof the character set forth, which in addition to possessing the featuresnamed, will comprise very .few parts, thus insuring an apparatus ofsimple and inexpensive construction, which will be practical andeflicient in every par-A ticular.

lith these objects in view the invention broadly stated consists in anapparatus composed entirely of glazed porcelain or other suitablematerial, comprising a main 'section or body having cooling passages`caps clamped upon said body and forming a continuation of said passagesand means for connecting the caps to supply Vor discharge. the liquid.

The invention further consists of a cooling apparatus embodying novelfeatures of construction, combination and arrangement of parts forservice substantially as shown, described and particularly defined bythe claims.

In order that the construction in detail and the operation of myapparatus may be clearly understood, and its many advantages fullyappreciated, I invite attention to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1, represents a side elevation of a cooling apparatus constructedin accordance with and embodying my invention. Fig. 2, represents avertical central longitudinal sectional view of the complete apparatus.Fig. 3, represents an end view of one of the c ap members or heads of myapparatus. Fig'. 4f, represents an end view of the circulating ring ormain portion of the apparatus.

Referringby numeral to the drawings in which similar characters ofreference denote corresponding parts in all of the views of thedrawingsz-The numeral 1 designates the main portion of my apparatus,'which is made of glazed porcelain or other suitable material, beingprovided with a series of longitudinal channels or tubes which formcirculating passages, the structure providing a cylinder in the form ofa ring with the series of circulating passages. These circulatingpassages are arranged around the ring in pairs, and'at their endscommunicate with the sockets or seats 3 in the caps or heads 4, suchsockets or seats forming the communication for the series of passages ofthe ring. The caps are also made of glazed porcelain or like material,and are formed with the innerannular flanges 5, which fit snuglyr aroundthe ring and between the meeting portions of the caps and walls of thepassages in the ring are placed packings or gaskets 6, making a watertight connection between the ring and caps. The ring is further providedwith an entrance or inlet opening 7, communicating with a similaropening 7', of one cap and with an outlet opening 8 communicating with asimilar outlet opening 8 of the other cap.

From this construction it will be observed that the liquid enters theinlet. pipe 9, passing through the series of passages provided in thecaps and rings and passes through the entire series of passages and isdischarged through the outlet pipe 10, the inlet pipe when used for beerbeing connected with the keg and the outlet pipe being connected withsuitable connections, each tube for the purpose of making a water tightcoupling being provided with screw threads 11. For the purpose ofconnecting the caps and rings and retaining them in water tightconnection I employ a pair of yoke-shaped members 12, each of which isprovided with lugs 13, which t in seats 14, in the caps and are thusretained from lateral movement in said caps, and to secure said membersI provide the rod 15 which has at one end the head 16, said rod passingthrough the members and at its other end being threaded at 17, toreceive the clamping winged nut 18, the

of the caps With the ring. The yoke-shaped members are further providedwith shoulders V 19, which when in position bear upon the flange 20ofthe inlet and outlet connection, and serve to retain said connectionsin proper relation and position in the caps and With reference to thering.

VIn use it Will be understood that the entire apparatus is covered Withice and is connected With the supply receptacle andvvith the servicepipe, and it is evident that the liquid passes from the supplyreceptacle throughout the entire circulating surface of the apparatusand is brought back and dis* charged through the outlet, being subjectedto the entirey circulating surface of the ring and caps and thus beingsupplied in cold or refrigerated condition.

It will be apparent that the main portion of the apparatus isconstructed of glazed porcelain or suitable material and thus no metalsurfaces are brought into Contact With the liquid which insures a clean,healthy and sanitary condition of the apparatus, and the supply of theliquid in a clean and sanitary condition. Also, the construction of theapparatus of material such as described permitsV the easy cleaning ofthe apparatus, and insures its being free from contaminating the liquidwhich passes through it.

It is evident that the apparatus is simple, inexpensive, and durable inconstruction, is clean and sanitary and from every point of View willprove entirely practical and eliiv cient.

It Will be understood Vthat my apparatus is capable of use in coolingbeer, soda Water, or other liquids, and can be used to advantage inrailroad stations, department stores, factories and restaurants forcooling drinking Water, the apparatus being capable of saving a greateramount of ice when used in this manner.

I claim 1 l. A cooling apparatus of the character described, made ofglazed porcelain, consisting of a ring provided with circulating pasringprovided With a series of longitudinal circulating passages, capsfitting upon the ends of said ring andhaving sockets form-k ing acontinuation of said passages, an inlet pipe mounted iny one of the capsand an outlet pipe mounted in the otherl cap and communicating With thesaid circulating passages, a pair of yoke-shaped vclamping membershaving lugs engaging said caps to retain said clamping members, and arod pass ing through said members and having means ior clamping saidmembers in position upon said caps.

In testimony whereof I aHiX my signature in presence of tivo Witnesses.v

HARRY' ROSS TURNER. f Witnesses:

L. A. HUMBERT, WILL S. TURNER.

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